Firstly, the previously existing problem of the minority students, who were often denied opportunities to live in on-campus or off-campus housing and facilities, was resolved as a result of Title III of Act, since under it the attorney general can himself file suit about the denial of use of public facilities, and the lack of funds for effective legal representation has become not a problem anymore (Safransky, 2010).
Secondly, the access of anyone, irrespective of race, color, or national origin to the participation in the higher educational program, financed from the federal funds, has been assured. What is more, the breach of this assurance for any educational institution can turn out in the cancellation of federal financial assistance, which, obviously, is not an advantageous option.
Thirdly, the so-called procedure of “affirmative action” has also been initiated by the Act in question. In particular, colleges and universities are expected to institute “Affirmative Action” programs for the ending of all forms of racial discrimination in the hiring of staff, admission of students, granting of financial aid, and allocating of dormitory space (Brubacher, Rudy, 2004). No doubt, this procedure is rather beneficial for the equal access to the higher education.
Reflecting on the real impact of this act nowadays, it is necessary to emphasize that it allows a person in the role of student feeling protected against any potential abuses on the ground of discrimination, opening the doors to higher education institution for every American citizen. Concerning the likely future perspectives of this Act for me as for educator, it also extends its protection during the employment relations, making the work at desired institution free from inaccessible limitations.
Summing it all up, Civil Rights Act of 1964 has a considerable impact on the process of making the higher education accessible for a common American citizen.
References
Brubacher, J. S., Rudy, W. (2004). Higher Education in Transition: A History of American Colleges and Universities. New Brunswick: Transaction Publishers.
Safransky, R. J. (2010). Civil Rights Act of 1964. In Russo, C. J. (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Law and Higher Education (pp. 85-88). California: SAGE Publications.
